TWI572397B - Golf club heads with arcuate port structures and tuning elements - Google Patents

Description

Golf club head with arcuate concave structure and harmonious adjustment element

The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 61/940,831, filed on Feb. 17, 2014. U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/940,831 is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

The techniques disclosed herein relate to athletic equipment, and in particular to golf club heads.

Golf club heads typically have a variety of characteristics that can be designed or combined to improve one or more characteristics of individual golf club heads. For example, a harmonizing element can be added to adjust or limit the impact shock when hitting the golf ball and/or to enhance some of the characteristics of the golf club head. However, the addition of such harmonic elements may adversely affect some other features of the golf club head, such as the weight of the golf club head being repositioned to one or more less preferred locations due to the added extra mass, and / or the golf club head's durability is reduced and so on. In addition to this, the manufacture of golf club heads with some concave structures for the tuning elements may involve complex procedures. Moreover, in various recessed structure designs and/or harmonic component designs, the harmonic components sometimes fall off the recessed structure. Thus, a further development for the positioning of the golf club head tuning component is to enhance the performance and/or manufacture of the golf club. degree.

The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", etc. in this specification and the scope of the patent application, if any, are to distinguish between multiple similar elements, rather than It must be used to describe a particular order or order in time. It is to be understood that the terms used are interchangeable, as appropriate, such that the specific embodiments of the present invention can operate, for example, in a sequence other than those described herein, or otherwise. In addition, the terms "comprising", "having" and any such terms are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusions such that a program, method, system, item, device or device containing a list of elements does not. It is inevitably limited to these elements, but does include other elements that are not explicitly listed or implicitly present in the program, method, system, item, device, or device.

The terms "left", "right", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", "above", "below", etc. in this specification and the scope of the patent application, if any , for the purpose of description, is not necessarily used to state the relative position of permanent. It should be understood that the terms used herein may be interchanged as appropriate, such that the specific embodiments of the devices, methods, and/or articles of manufacture described herein can be, for example, In the manner described here, the operation is performed.

The terms "coupled", "coupled to", "coupled", "coupled" and the like are to be interpreted broadly and reference to two or more elements in a mechanical and/or other manner. Two or more mechanical components can be mechanically coupled to one, but not electronically or otherwise. This coupling can be any length of time, ie permanent or semi-permanent or only at a certain time. "Mechanical coupling" and the like should be interpreted broadly and encompass all types of mechanical coupling.

The words "removable" and "removable" are not used in the context of the words "coupled to", etc., and do not mean that the coupling is correct or not. Remove.

As defined herein, if two or more components contain the same material workpiece, then such is "integration." As defined herein, if two or more components each contain a different material workpiece, then such "non-integration."

As defined herein, in some embodiments, "approximately" means within ten or ten percent of the stated value. In other embodiments, "approximately" may mean within plus or minus five percent of the stated value. In further embodiments, "approximately" may mean within plus or minus three percent of the stated value. In still other embodiments, "approximately" may mean within plus or minus one percent of the stated value.

100‧‧‧ golf club head

101‧‧‧End of the toe

102‧‧‧End of the ankle

110‧‧‧Knocking parts

111‧‧‧Knocking the face

112‧‧‧ Back part

113‧‧‧ Peripheral parts

120‧‧‧ Rear part

121‧‧‧ rod bottom

150‧‧‧harmonic components

330‧‧‧ concave structure

331‧‧‧Slots

332‧‧‧Slot opening

333‧‧‧Slot base

334‧‧‧ toe side wall

335‧‧‧ Rear side wall

336‧‧‧ front side wall

340‧‧‧cap sag

445‧‧‧ circle

446‧‧‧ circle

447‧‧‧ Radius

448‧‧‧ Radius

537‧‧‧ 踝 边 边

651‧‧‧Main part

653‧‧‧The bottom side of the harmonic component

654‧‧‧harmonic components toe side

655‧‧‧Resonance component rear side

656‧‧‧Harmonic component front side

661‧‧‧Cap

663‧‧‧Bottom lip of the cap

664‧‧‧Caps toe side

665‧‧‧The back side of the cap

666‧‧‧The front side of the cap

668‧‧‧The top side of the cap

757‧‧‧Harmonic components on the sides of the crotch

767‧‧‧The side of the cap

1170‧‧‧Strong normal

1200‧‧‧ Flowchart/Step

1210‧‧‧Providing the tapping of the golf club head

1220‧‧‧providing a part of the golf club head

1230‧‧‧ provides a concave structure

1240‧‧‧Coupling the harmonic elements to the concave structure

1300‧‧‧ mould

1301‧‧‧ golf club head mould

1310‧‧‧Knocking parts

1311‧‧‧Knock on the face

1312‧‧‧ Back part

1313‧‧‧ Peripheral parts

1320‧‧‧ Rear part

1321‧‧‧‧‧‧ pole bottom

1336‧‧‧ concave structure

1380‧‧‧First molded part

1381‧‧‧Second mold workpiece

1382‧‧‧Second mold workpiece

1384‧‧‧Rotation point

1385‧‧‧ circle

1390‧‧‧Processing workpieces

1391‧‧‧First arm

1392‧‧‧ Surface

1393‧‧‧ pivot

1394‧‧‧ second arm

1395‧‧‧ Part of the mold

1396‧‧‧ Front processing surface

1397‧‧‧ Rear machining surface

1398‧‧‧Substrate processing surface

1399‧‧‧Back surface processing surface

1480‧‧‧ Part of the first cavity

1481‧‧‧ Part of the second cavity

1500‧‧‧ Flowchart/Step

1510‧‧‧Providing the first molded part and the machined part containing the first cavity

1520‧‧‧Providing a second mold part containing a second cavity

1530‧‧‧Close the second mold workpiece to the first mold workpiece

1540‧‧‧ casting injection molds in the first and second cavity parts

1550‧‧‧Opening the second molded part from the first molded part to rotate the workpiece

The following figures are provided herein to help further illustrate specific embodiments in which: Figure 1 shows a side, bottom, rear perspective view of a crotch club head having a harmonizing element, according to an embodiment; 2 is a bottom and rear view of the golf club head having the tuning element of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of the golf club head of FIG. 1 , which is a section along the line 3 in FIG. 2 3 is drawn, and the golf club head in FIG. 3 does not have the harmonic component of FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the golf club head of FIG. 1, which is a cross-sectional line 3 along FIG. -3 is drawn, while the golf club head in Figure 4 is shown as having a radius of curvature and without the harmonic elements of Figure 1; Figure 5 is a side cross-sectional view of the golf club head of Figure 1, taken along section line 5-5 of Figure 2, and the golf club head of Figure 5 is shown without Figure 1. Figure 6 is a side view of the tuning element of the golf club head of Figure 1; Figure 7 is a rear view of the tuning element of Figure 1; Figure 8 is a top view of the harmonic element of Figure 1; Figure 9 is along the Figure 1 is a golf club head having the same harmonic element of Figure 1, a side cross-sectional view of line 3-3 of Figure 2; Figure 10 is a golf club head of Figure 1, along line 3 of Figure 2 -3 perspective cross-sectional view of the side, bottom, rear; Figure 11 is a side cross-sectional view of the golf club head of Figure 1, along line 3-3 of Figure 2, and showing the force method at impact Figure 12 shows a flow chart of a method of providing a golf club head according to another embodiment; Figure 13 shows a mold in a closed configuration according to another embodiment; 14 is the mold of FIG. 13 in an open configuration; and FIG. 15 shows a composition according to another embodiment. Flowchart of a method of the golf club head.

For the sake of brevity and clarity, the present drawings illustrate the general construction and the description and details of well-known features and techniques are omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the content. In addition, elements in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, some of the components in the drawings Dimensions may be exaggerated relative to other components to facilitate a better understanding of the specific embodiments of the present disclosure. The same reference numbers in different figures represent the same elements.

Some specific embodiments described below include golf club heads. The golf club head includes a tapping portion that includes a tapping face and a back portion opposite the tapping face. The back portion includes a peripheral portion at the top end of the back portion. The golf club head further includes a rear portion coupled to the tapping portion at a bottom end of the tapping portion. The golf club head additionally includes a concave structure defined at least partially within the rear portion. The recessed structure includes a slot extending from a slot opening to a slot base. The bottom end of the tap portion is located closer to the slot base than the slot opening. The slot includes a crotch side wall and a toe side wall. The slot further includes a rear side wall extending from the slot opening to the slot base and extending between the crotch side wall and the toe side wall. The rear side wall includes a first rear side wall curve along a first direction extending between the slot opening and the slot base. The slot further includes a front side wall extending from the slot opening to the slot base and extending between the crotch side wall and the toe side wall. The knocking face is located closer to the front side wall than the rear side wall. The front side wall includes a first front side wall curve along the first direction.

Other embodiments include a method of providing a golf club head. The method includes providing a tapping local. The tap portion partially includes a tapping face and a back portion opposite to the tapping face. The back portion includes a peripheral portion at the top end of the back portion. The method further includes providing a rear portion coupled to the tapping portion at a bottom end of the tapping portion. The method additionally includes providing a portion at least partially defined in the rear portion The concave structure inside. The recessed structure includes a slot extending from a slot opening to a slot base. The method also includes coupling a harmonic component to the recess structure. The bottom end of the tap portion is located closer to the slot base than the slot opening. The slot includes a crotch side wall and a toe side wall. The slot also includes a rear side wall extending from the slot opening to the slot base and extending between the crotch side wall and the toe side wall. The rear side wall includes a first rear side wall curve along a first direction extending between the slot opening and the slot base. The slot further includes a front side wall extending from the slot opening to the slot base and extending between the crotch side wall and the toe side wall. The knocking face is located closer to the front side wall than the rear side wall. The front side wall includes a first front side wall curve along the first direction.

A further embodiment includes a method of constructing a golf club head. The method can include providing a first mold workpiece having a first cavity portion and a machining workpiece. The machined workpiece can be configured to rotate from a mold position to a release position relative to the first mold workpiece about a fixed point on the first mold workpiece. The method also includes providing a second mold workpiece having a second cavity portion. The method further includes closing the second mold workpiece to the first mold workpiece such that the first and second mold workpieces surround the first and second cavity portions, and the machined workpiece can be positioned at the mold position. And a portion of the machined workpiece can be inserted into at least the portion of the first cavity. Additionally, the method can include casting an injection mold within the portions of the first and second cavities. The injection mold can include a golf club head mold having a strike portion, a rear portion, and a recess structure at least partially defined within the rear portion. The portion of the machined workpiece may be homogenous to the recessed structure. The method may further include ejecting the second mold workpiece from the first mold workpiece such that the workpiece can be self-contained The mold position within the recessed structure is rotated to the fixed point and to the exit point.

Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a crotch side, bottom, and rear view of a golf club head 100 having a tuning element 150, in accordance with an embodiment. 2 illustrates a bottom, rear perspective view of a golf club head 100 having a tuning element 150. The golf club head 100 is merely exemplary in nature, and the particular embodiment of the golf club head is not limited to the specific embodiments presented herein. The golf club head can be applied to a number of different specific embodiments or examples not specifically described or illustrated in this text. In many embodiments, the golf club head 100 can be an iron head, a wedge head, or a hybrid head. For example, in some embodiments, the golf club head 100 can have a loft angle of from about 15 degrees to about 70 degrees. In many embodiments, the golf club head 100 can have a club head weight of from about 200 grams (g) to about 325 grams. In various embodiments, the golf club head 100 can have a Lie Angle of from about 50 degrees to about 70 degrees. In many embodiments, the golf club head 100 can include a toe end 101 and a crotch tip 102. In various embodiments, the golf club head 100 can include a tapping portion 110 that can include a tapping face 111 and a back portion 112. In some embodiments, the tapping face 111 can be an insert, such as a striking plate insert (not shown) within the tapping portion 110. In other embodiments, the tapping face 111 can be integrated into the tapping portion 110. The back portion 112 may be opposite to the tapping portion 111. In various embodiments, the back portion 112 can include a peripheral portion 113 at the top end of the back portion 112. In many embodiments, the peripheral portion 113 can extend to or about the toe end 101 and/or the crotch end 102 about the top end and sides of the back portion 112. The peripheral portion 113 can protrude rearward from the back portion 112.

In various embodiments, the golf club head 100 can include a rear office Part 120. The rear portion 120 can be coupled to the tapping portion 110 at the bottom end of the tapping portion 110. The rear portion 120 can include a sole 121. In many embodiments, at least a portion of the sole 121 can be generally or approximately horizontal when the golf club head 100 is in the ready position such that the cross-section line 3- when the golf club head 100 is in the preparatory position 3 and 5-5 can be approximately or approximately vertical. In many embodiments, the tapping portion 110 can be integrated into the rear portion 120 such that the tapping portion 110 and the rear portion 120 can be a single material workpiece. In other embodiments, the tapping portion 110 can be a separate material workpiece (or more than one separate material workpiece), such as by welding, brazing, adhering, and/or other mechanical or A chemical fixture/agent is attached to the rear portion 120. In many embodiments, the rear portion 120 and/or the tap portion 110 may contain one or more materials including ferrous materials such as steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, and/or steel alloys. And/or non-ferrous materials such as titanium, tungsten and/or aluminum. In many embodiments, one or more of the materials applied to the rear portion 120 and/or the tap portion 110 can have a high shear modulus and/or a high strength to weight ratio. In some embodiments, the rear portion 120 and/or the tap portion 110 can have a density of from about 2.8 g (g/cc) to about 18.0 g/cc per cubic centimeter (cc). For example, the rear portion 120 and/or the tap portion 110 can have the following densities, ie, about 2.8 g/cc, 3.0 g/cc, 3.5 g/cc, 4.0 g/cc, 4.5 g/cc, 5.0 g/cc. 5.5g/cc, 6.0g/cc, 6.5g/cc, 7.0g/cc, 7.5g/cc, 8.0g/cc, 8.5g/cc, 9.0g/cc, 9.5g/cc, 10.0g/cc 10.5 g/cc, 11.0 g/cc, 11.5 g/cc, 12.0 g/cc, 12.5 g/cc, 13.0 g/cc, 13.5 g/cc, 14.0 g/cc, 14.5 g/cc, 15.0 g/cc , 15.5 g/cc, 16.0 g/cc, 16.5 g/cc, 17.0 g/cc, 17.5 g/cc, 18.0 g/cc, or any other suitable density value between these density values, and may be self Any of these density values to any other of these density values. For example, for the rear part of some hybrid golf club heads 120 and / Or tapping portion 110 can have a density of from about 4.0 g/cc to about 8.0 g/cc. As another example, the rear portion 120 and/or the tap portion 110 in some iron-type golf club heads or some wedge-type golf club heads may have a density of from about 7.0 g/cc to about 8.0 g/cc. The rear portion 120 and/or the tap portion 110 in other iron, wedge and/or hybrid golf club heads may have other suitable densities.

In many embodiments, the golf club head 100 can include a tuning element 150, and a concave structure for holding and/or securing the harmonic element 150, such as a concave structure 330 (ie, as in FIG. 3). -5 and 9-11 and described later). 3, a side cross-sectional view of a golf club head 100 is illustrated, wherein the cross-sectional view is depicted along section line 3-3 of FIG. 2, while the golf club head 100 of FIG. 3 is based on A specific embodiment is described as being free of harmonic elements 150. 4 illustrates a side cross-sectional view of a golf club head 100, wherein the cross-sectional view is depicted along section line 3-3 of FIG. 2, while the golf club head 100 of FIG. 3 is described as having a radius of curvature and The harmonic component 150 is not included. 5 illustrates a side cross-sectional view of a golf club head 100, wherein the cross-sectional view is depicted along section line 5-5 of FIG. 2, while the golf club head of FIG. 5 is described as being free of harmonic elements 150. . In many embodiments, the golf club head 100 can include a recessed structure 330. The recess structure 330 can be at least partially defined within the rear portion 120. In some embodiments, the recessed structure 330 can be defined within the tapping portion 110. In many embodiments, the recessed structure 330 can be at least partially defined within both the rear portion 120 and the tap portion 110. In some other specific embodiments, the recessed structure 330 can be defined only within the rear portion 120.

In various embodiments, the recessed structure 330 can include a slot 331 that extends from the slot opening 332 to the slot base 333. In many embodiments, the slot The 331 can be configured to receive the main portion 651 of the harmonic component 150 (Figs. 1-2) (as shown in Figures 6-8 and as described in more detail below), as will be described in further detail below. In many embodiments, the slot 331 can include a toe side wall 334 and a crotch side wall 537. The toe side wall 334 can be located closer to the toe end 101 at the side of the golf club head 100 and/or the slot 331 (Fig. 1-2), and the crotch side wall 537 can be The golf club head 100 and/or the sides of the slot 331 are located closer to the crotch end 102 (Figs. 1-2). The slot 331 can extend between the toe side wall 334 and the crotch side wall 537. In many embodiments, the toe side wall 334 and/or the crotch side wall 537 can extend from the slot opening 332 to the slot base 333. In many embodiments, the slot 331 can include a rear side wall 335 and a front side wall 336. In various embodiments, the rear side wall 335 can extend from the slot opening 332 to the slot base 333 and/or extend between the crotch side wall 537 and the toe side wall 334. In some embodiments, the front side wall 336 can extend from the slot opening 332 to the slot base 333 and/or extend between the crotch side wall 537 and the toe side wall 334. The slot 331 extends between the front side wall 336 and the rear side wall 335. In many embodiments, the tapping face 111 can be positioned closer to the front side wall 336 than the rear side wall 335. In some embodiments, the front side wall 335 can also be located closer to the striking face portion 111 than the rear side wall 335.

The angle between the interface between the toe side wall 334, the rear side wall 335, the crotch side wall 537 and the front side wall 336 may be sharp, orthogonal or obtuse, or may be rounded. For example, in some embodiments, the slot 331 can be tubular such that the interface between the toe side wall 334, the rear side wall 335, the crotch side wall 537, and the front side wall 336 does not contain sharp edges, however Even so, the slot 331 can be considered to have a toe side wall, a rear side wall, a crotch side wall, and a front side. Side wall. In these embodiments, the toe side wall is a portion adjacent the toe end 101 in the tubular side wall, and the crotch side wall 537 is adjacent to the crotch end 102 in the tubular side wall. Part of it, and so on. In many other embodiments, the crotch side wall 537 can be at an angle greater than 90 degrees relative to the rear side wall 335 and/or the toe side wall 334 can be opposite the rear side wall 335 An angle greater than 90 degrees. In various embodiments, the crotch side wall 537 can be at an angle of less than 90 degrees relative to the rear side wall 335, and/or the toe side wall 334 can be less than 90 relative to the rear side wall 335. Degree of angle. In many embodiments, the crotch side wall 537 can be orthogonal relative to the rear side wall 335, and/or the toe side wall 334 can be orthogonal relative to the rear side wall 335. That is, as described above, these angles can exist even if the side walls do not contain keratinized edges when transferred to the next or adjacent side walls. In many embodiments, the crotch side wall 537 and/or the toe side wall may be substantially or approximately straight. In other embodiments, the crotch side wall 537 and/or the toe side wall 334 can be curved.

In many embodiments, the recessed structures 330, the slots 331 and/or one or more of the elements may have an arcuate shape in one or more directions. For example, the rear side wall 335 may be curved in a first direction extending between the slot opening 332 and the slot base 333 and have a rear side wall curve, as shown in FIGS. 3-5. As another example, the front side wall 336 may be curved in a first direction extending between the slot opening 332 and the slot base 333 and has a front side wall curve, as shown in FIGS. 3-5. Show. In many embodiments, the front side wall curve and/or the rear side wall curve in the first direction extending between the slot opening 332 and the slot base 333 may have a circular shape, an elliptical shape, an olive shape or the like. Curved shape. In many embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4, the rear side wall 335 has a rear side wall extending in the first direction. The curve may be a portion of a circle 445 having a radius 447, and/or the front side wall curve of the front side wall 336 extending in the first direction may be a portion of a circle 446 having a radius 448. In many embodiments, the radius 447 can be from about 0.375 inches (0.9525 centimeters (cm)) to about 10.0 inches (25.4 cm). For example, the radius 447 can be approximately 0.375 inches (0.9525 cm), 0.4 inches (1.016 cm), 0.45 inches (1.143 cm), 0.5 inches (1.27 cm), 0.55 inches (1.397 cm), 0.6. English (1.524 cm), 0.65 inches (1.651 cm), 0.7 inches (1.778 cm), 0.75 inches (1.905 cm), 0.8 inches (2.032 cm), 0.85 inches (2.159 cm), 0.9 inches (2.286 cm), 0.95 inches (2.413 cm), 1.0 inches (2.54 cm), 1.05 inches (2.667 cm), 1.1 inches (2.794 cm), 1.15 inches (2.921 cm), 1.2 inches (3.048) Cm), 1.25 inches (3.175 cm), 1.3 inches (3.302 cm), 1.35 inches (3.429 cm), 1.4 inches (3.556 cm), 1.45 inches (3.683 cm), 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) 1.55 inches (3.937 cm), 1.6 inches (4.064 cm), 1.65 inches (4.191 cm), 1.7 inches (4.318 cm), 1.75 inches (4.445 cm), 1.8 inches (4.572 cm), 1.85 English (4.699 cm), 1.9 inches (4.826 cm), 1.95 inches (4.953 cm), 2.0 inches (5.08 cm), 2.1 inches (5.334 cm), 2.2 inches (5.588 cm), 2.3 inches (5.842cm), 2.4 inches (6.096cm), 2.5 inches (6.25cm), 2.6 inches (6.604cm), 2.7 inches (6.858cm), 2.8 inches (7.112cm), 2.9 inches (7.366) Cm), 3.0 inches (7.62cm), 3.25 inches (8.255cm), 3.5 inches (8.89cm), 3.75 inches (9.525 inches), 4.0 inches (10.16cm), 4.5 inches (11.43cm), 5.0 inches (12.7cm), 5.5 inches (13.97cm), 6.0 inches ( 15.24cm), 6.5 inches (16.51cm), 7.0 inches (17.78cm), 7.5 inches (19.05cm), 8.0 inches (20.32cm), 8.5 inches (21.59cm), 9.0 inches (22.86cm) ), 9.5 inches (24.13 cm), 10.0 inches (25.4 cm), or any other suitable radius value between these radius values, and the range may be from any of these radius values to these radius values Any other. In some In a bulk embodiment, the radius 447 can be, for example, from about 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) to about 1.5 inches (3.81 cm). For example, the radius 447 can be about 1.0 inch (2.54 cm), as shown in FIG.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the radius 448 can be greater than the radius 447. In many embodiments, the radius 448 can be from about 0.575 inches (1.4605 cm) to about 11.0 inches (27.94 cm). For example, the radius 448 can be about 0.575 inches (1.4605 cm), 0.6 inches (1.524 cm), 0.65 inches (1.651 cm), 0.7 inches (1.778 cm), 0.75 inches (1.905 cm), 0.8 inches.吋 (2.032 cm), 0.85 inches (2.159 cm), 0.875 inches (2.2225 cm), 0.9 inches (2.286 cm), 0.95 inches (2.413 cm), 1.0 inches (2.54 cm), 1.05 inches ( 2.667 cm), 1.1 inches (2.794 cm), 1.15 inches (2.921 cm), 1.2 inches (3.048 cm), 1.25 inches (3.175 cm), 1.3 inches (3.302 cm), 1.35 inches (3.429 cm) ), 1.4 inches (3.556 cm), 1.45 inches (3.683 cm), 1.5 inches (3.81 cm), 1.55 inches (3.937 cm), 1.6 inches (4.064 cm), 1.65 inches (4.191 cm), 1.7 inches (4.318 cm), 1.75 inches (4.445 cm), 1.8 inches (4.572 cm), 1.85 inches (4.699 cm), 1.9 inches (4.826 cm), 1.95 inches (4.953 cm), 2.0 inches吋 (5.08 cm), 2.1 inches (5.334 cm), 2.2 inches (5.588 cm), 2.3 inches (5.842 cm), 2.4 inches (6.096 cm), 2.5 inches (6.25 cm), 2.6 inches ( 6.604cm), 2.7 inches (6.858cm), 2.8 inches (7.112cm), 2.9 inches (7.366cm), 3.0 inches (7.62cm), 3.25 inches (8.255cm), 3.5 inches (8.89cm) ), 3.75 inches (9.525 inches), 4.0 inches (10.16 cm), 4 .5 inches (11.43 cm), 5.0 inches (12.7 cm), 5.5 inches (13.97 cm), 6.0 inches (15.24 cm), 6.5 inches (16.51 cm), 7.0 inches (17.78 cm), 7.5 English (19.05 cm), 8.0 inches (20.32 cm), 8.5 inches (21.59 cm), 9.0 inches (22.86 cm), 9.5 inches (24.13 cm), 10.0 inches (25.4 cm), 10.5 inches (26.67cm), 11.0 inches (27.94cm), or any other suitable radius value between these radius values, and the range may be any of these radius values To any of these radius values. In some embodiments, the radius 448 can be, for example, from about 0.7 inches (1.778 cm) to about 1.7 inches (3.81 cm). For example, the radius 447 can be about 1.0 inch (2.54 cm), as shown in FIG. In still other embodiments, the radius 448 can be from about 0.875 inches (2.2225 cm) to about 11.0 inches (27.94 cm).

In many embodiments, the circles 445 and the circle 446 may be substantially or approximately concentric such that the central portion of the front side wall 336 between the crotch side wall 537 and the toe side wall 334 is partially along the first When moving in the direction, it may be substantially at a fixed distance from the center of the rear side wall 335 between the crotch side wall 537 and the toe side wall 334. In the same or other specific embodiments, the front side wall 336 may be spaced from the rear side wall at any corresponding portion of the front side wall 336 and the rear side wall 334 when moving in the first direction. 335 is a substantially or approximately fixed distance. For example, in the cross-sectional cutaway view shown in FIG. 4, the radius 448 can be approximately 1.2 inches (3.048 cm), and the front side wall 336 can be separated from the rear side wall when moving in the first direction. 335 is approximately 0.2 inches (0.508 cm). For purposes of manufacture and/or assembly, the distance between the front side wall 336 and the central portion of the rear side wall 335 may be substantially or approximately fixed, even when from the slot opening 332 toward the slot base 333. When moving in the first direction, the distance is slightly reduced (i.e., as up to ten percent (10%)). In many embodiments, the front side wall 336 can be from about 0.025 inches (0.0635 cm) to about 0.5 inches (0.254 cm) from the rear side wall 335. For example, the front side wall 336 may be about 0.025 inches (0.0635 cm), 0.05 inches (0.127 cm), and 0.075 inches (0.1905 cm) from the rear side wall 335 when moving in the first direction. ), 0.1 inch (0.254 cm), 0.125 inch (0.3175 cm), 0.15 inch (0.381 cm), 0.175 inch (0.4445 cm), 0.2 inch (0.508 cm), 0.225 inch (0.5715 cm), 0.25 inches (0.635 cm), 0.275 inches (0.6985 cm), 0.3 inches (0.762 cm), 0.325 inches (0.8255 cm), 0.35 inches (0.889 cm), 0.375 inches (0.9525 cm), 0.4 inches (1.016 cm), 0.425 inches (1.0795 cm), 0.45 inches (1.143 cm), 0.475 inches吋 (1.2065 cm) or 0.5 inch (1.27 cm), or any other suitable distance between these distance values, and may range from any of these distance values to any of these distance values.

In other embodiments, the circle 445 and the circle 446 may have a center point that is not concentric such that the front side wall 336 is a variable distance from the rear side wall 335 when moving in the first direction. . For example, in some embodiments, the distance between the front side wall 336 and the rear side wall 335 can become narrow when moving in a first direction extending from the slot opening 332 to the slot base 333. This facilitates easier removal of the harmonic component 150 from the recessed structure 330 (Figs. 1-2). In other embodiments, the distance between the front side wall 336 and the rear side wall 335 may be changed as it moves in a first direction extending from the slot opening 332 to the slot base 333. width. In many embodiments, the distance between the center point of the circle 445 and the center point of the circle 446 can be from about 0 inches (0 cm) to about 5.0 inches (12.7 cm). For example, the distance between the center point of the circle 445 and the center point of the circle 446 may be about 0 inches (0 cm), 0.005 inches (0.0127 cm), 0.01 inches (0.0254 cm), 0.015 inches (0.0381 cm). ), 0.02 inches (0.0508 cm), 0.025 inches (0.0635 cm), 0.03 inches (0.0762 cm), 0.04 inches (0.1016 cm), 0.05 inches (0.127 cm), 0.06 inches (0.1524 cm), 0.07 inches (0.1778 cm), 0.08 inches (0.2032 cm), 0.09 inches (0.2286 cm), 0.1 inches (0.254 cm), 0.125 inches (0.3175 cm), 0.15 inches (0.381 cm), 0.175 inches吋 (0.4445 cm), 0.2 inches (0.508 cm), 0.225 inches (0.5715 cm), 0.25 inches (0.635 cm), 0.275 inches (0.6985 cm), 0.3 inches (0.762 cm), 0.35 inches ( 0.889cm), 0.4 inches (1.016cm), 0.45 inches (1.143cm), 0.5 inches (1.27cm), 0.6 inches (1.524cm), 0.7 English (1.778 cm), 0.8 inches (2.032 cm), 0.9 inches (2.286 cm), 1.0 inches (2.54 cm), 1.25 inches (3.175 cm), 1.5 inches (3.81 cm), 1.75 inches (4.445cm), 2.0 inches (5.08cm), 2.25 inches (5.715cm), 2.5 inches (6.35cm), 2.75 inches (6.985cm), 3.0 inches (7.62cm), 3.25 inches (8.255) Cm), 3.5 inches (8.89 cm), 3.75 inches (9.525 cm), 4.0 inches (10.16 cm), 4.25 inches (10.795 cm), 4.5 inches (11.43 cm), 4.75 inches (12.065 cm) , 5.0 inches (12.7 cm), or any other suitable distance between these distance values, and may range from any of these distance values to any of these distance values. When the center points of the circles 445 and 446 are substantially or approximately concentric, the distance between the center points may be about 0 inches (0 cm) to 0.075 inches (0.1905 cm).

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4, the center points of the circles 445 and 446 may be located closer to the rear side wall 335 than the front side wall 336, such that the radius 447 may be less than This radius is 448. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the front side wall 336 may be concave in the first direction in the slot 331 (when viewed from the inside of the slot 331), and/or the rear side wall The 335 may be convex in the first direction in the slot 331 (when viewed from the same point of view inside the slot 331). In other embodiments, the front side wall 336 can be convex in the slot 331 and/or the rear side wall 335 can be concave in the slot 331. In these embodiments, for example, the center points of the circles 445 and 446 may be located closer to the front side wall 336 than the rear side wall 335 such that the radius 448 may be less than the radius 447. In some embodiments, a majority of the front side wall 336 and/or the rear side wall 335 can be generally curved in the first direction. In many embodiments, the center points of the circles 445 and/or circles 446 can be located outside of the golf club head 100. In other embodiments, the center points of the circles 445 and/or the circles 446 may be located at the golf club head 100. internal.

In many embodiments, the slot 331 can be oriented such that the bottom end of the tapping portion 110 can be positioned closer to the slot base 333 than the slot opening 332. In some embodiments, the slot 331 can also be oriented such that the slot base 333 can be positioned closer to the bottom end of the tapping portion 110 than the slot opening 332. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the rear side wall 335 and/or the front side wall 336 can be parallel to the striking face portion 111. In various embodiments, at least a portion of the rear side wall 335 and/or the front side wall 336 can extend in substantially the same direction as the striking face portion 111. In many embodiments, the distance between the tapping face 111 and the front side wall 336 can be wider at the slot base 333 than at the slot opening 332, as shown in Figures 3-5. It is thus shown that the enhanced golf club head 100 durability is advantageously provided on the lower portion of the tapping portion 110. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the rear side wall 335 and/or the front side wall 336 can be parallel to at least a portion of the sole 121. In other embodiments, the slot 331 can have other suitable orientations within the golf club head 100.

In many embodiments, at least a portion of the front side wall 336 can be positioned closer to the striking face portion 111 than at least a portion of the back side portion 112. In some embodiments, the distance between the tapping face 111 and the front side wall 336 at the slot opening 332 may be less than a distance between the tapping face 111 and at least a portion of the back portion 112. For example, the tapping portion 110 may have a thickness at the top of the peripheral portion 110 at the top of the tapping portion 110 that is greater than a distance between the striking face portion 111 and the front side wall 336 at the slot opening 332. In many embodiments, the back portion 112 can be at least partially concave. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3-5, the back portion 112 may be concave between the peripheral portion 113 and the rear portion 120. Bend the ground. In some embodiments, the concave curve of the back portion 112 can be parallel or otherwise similar to the curve of at least one of the rear side wall 335 or the front side wall 336. In many embodiments, the concave curve of the back portion 112 can facilitate the relatively simple manufacture of the golf club head 100 such that even when the tapping portion 110 is thicker at a portion of the back portion 112 is greater than When the distance between the tapping surface portion 111 and the front side wall 336 at the slot opening 332 is still able to cast the recessed structure 330 and/or the slot 331 with a processing lead, the processing pick The piece can be removed by a single action, such as having to rotate the process pick around a fixed point without involving the back portion 112. For example, the processing pick can be similar to the machined workpiece 1390, as shown in Figures 13-14 and described below.

In many embodiments, the front side wall 336 can be curved and have a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction and extends between the crotch side wall 537 and the toe side wall 334. A front side wall curve. In other embodiments, the front side wall 336 can be generally or approximately straight in the second direction. In many embodiments, the rear side wall 335 can be curved and have a rear side wall curve in the second direction. In other embodiments, the rear side wall 335 can be generally or approximately straight in the second direction. The front side wall curve and/or the rear side wall curve in the second direction extending between the crotch side wall 537 and the toe side wall 334 may be at least partially circular, elliptical, olive or other Bow shape. In an example, as shown in FIG. 3-5, the front side wall 336 can be concave in the second direction in the slot 331, and the rear side wall 335 is in the slot 331. The two directions may be substantially or approximately straight. In some embodiments, the front side wall 336 is at the crotch side wall 537 and/or at the toe side wall 334 than between the crotch side wall 537 and the toe side wall 334. At the point, the distance from the rear side wall 336 can be shorter. In some concrete In the embodiment, a majority of the front side wall 336 and/or the rear side wall 335 may be generally curved in the second direction. In various embodiments, a majority of the front side wall 336 and/or the rear side wall 335 can be generally or approximately straight in the second direction.

In many embodiments, the recess structure 330 can include a cap recess 340 at the slot opening 332, which can be configured to receive the cap 661 (FIG. 1-2) cap 661. (As shown in Figure 6-8 and as described later), as described in further detail below. In many embodiments, the cap recess 340 can extend and pass over the front side wall 336, the rear side wall 335, the toe side wall 334, and/or the crotch side wall 537 at the slot opening 332. In some embodiments, the cap recess 340 can extend across the front side wall 336 to the back portion 112. In many embodiments, the cap recess 340 can wrap around the entire circumference of the slot 331 at the slot opening 332 or otherwise extend across the slot 331 by about 0.02 inches (0.0508 cm). About 0.1 inch (0.254cm). For example, the cap recess 340 can extend approximately 0.02 inches (0.0508 cm), 0.03 inches (0.0762 cm), 0.04 inches (0.1016 cm), 0.05 inches (0.127 cm), 0.06 inches (0.1524 cm), 0.07 inches (0.1778 cm), 0.08 inches (0.2032 cm), 0.9 inches (0.2286 cm), or any other suitable distance between these distance values, and may range from any of these distance values To any of these distance values. In some embodiments, for example, the cap recess 340 can extend over the slot 331 about 0.03 inches (0.0762 cm) to about 0.07 inches (0.1778 cm) at the slot opening 332. For example, at least a portion of the cap recess 340 can extend over the slot 331 by about 0.5 inches (2.54 cm) at the slot opening 332, as shown in Figures 3-5. In some embodiments, the cap recess 340 can extend across the slot 331 at a variable or otherwise different distance over the slot opening 332 on one or more sides of the slot opening 332. In other embodiments, the recess structure 330 does not include the Cap recess 340, such as a harmonizing element for the absence of a cap.

Referring now to the drawings, Figure 6 illustrates a side view of a harmonizing component 150, in accordance with an embodiment. FIG. 7 illustrates a rear view of the harmonic component 150. FIG. 8 illustrates a top view of the tuning element 150. The harmonic component 150 is merely exemplary in nature, and the specific embodiment of the harmonic component is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein. The tunable elements are indeed applicable to a number of different specific embodiments or examples not specifically described or illustrated in this text.

In many embodiments, the tuning element 150 can be located within and/or substantially the same as the recessed structure 330 (FIGS. 3-5). In many embodiments, the tuning element 150 can include a main portion 651 and a cap 661. In other embodiments, the tuning element 150 can include a main portion 651 without a cap 661, such as when the recess structure 330 does not include the cap recess 340 (FIGS. 3-5). In some embodiments, the main portion 651 and the cap 661 can be made of one or more of the same materials. In many embodiments, the main portion 651 can be integrated with and/or co-cast with the cap 661. In other embodiments, the main portion 651 can be a separate material workpiece and adhered thereto by welding, brazing, bonding, and/or other mechanical or chemical fixtures/agents. Cap 661. In some embodiments, the tunable element 150 can be cast, machined, sintered, or otherwise fabricated or disposed within the recess structure 330 (FIGS. 3-5). In various embodiments, the tuning element 150 can be made of the same or a different material than the rear portion 120 (FIG. 1-5) or the tap portion 110 (FIGS. 1-5). In some embodiments, the tuning element 150 can be made from one or more elastomers. For example, the tunable element 150 can be a non-ferrous thermoplastic urethane, a thermoplastic elastomeric polymer, a mixed plastic with a mixture of iron particles, or mixed with a polyurethane or other elastomeric polymer. Made of other alloy iron particles inside. In other In an embodiment, the harmonic component 150 can be a metal such as aluminum, steel, or tungsten, or can be other suitable metals when the harmonic component 150 is sintered or processed.

In many embodiments, the weight of the tuning element 150 can be advantageously configured to enhance the tapping portion 110 (FIGS. 1-5) to assist in minimizing unwanted impact shocks and/or The weight of the golf club head can be established or adjusted during assembly. For example, the tuning element 150 can have a mass of from about 1.0 g to about 100 g. For example, the mass of the tunable element 150 can be about 1.0 g, 2.0 g, 3.0 g, 4.0 g, 5.0 g, 6.0 g, 7.0 g, 8.0 g, 9.0 g, 10.0 g, 11.0 g, 12.0 g, 13.0 g, 14.0 g, 15.0 g, 16.0 g, 17.0 g, 18.0 g, 19.0 g, 20.0 g, 21.0 g, 22.0 g, 23.0 g, 24.0 g, 25.0 g, 26.0 g, 27.0 g, 28.0 g, 29.0 g, 30.0 g 35.0g, 40.0g, 45.0g, 50.0g, 55.0g, 60.0g, 65.0g, 70.0g, 75.0g, 80.0g, 85.0g, 90.0g, 95.0g, 100.0g, or may be of these mass values Any other suitable quality between, and may range from any of these quality values to any of these quality values. For example, in some embodiments, the tuning element 150 can have a mass of from about 1.0 g to about 30.0 g.

In many embodiments, the tuning element 150 can have a density of from about 1.0 g/cc to about 20.0 g/cc. For example, the tuning element 150 may have a density of about 1.0 g/cc, 1.5 g/cc, 2.0 g/cc, 2.5 g/cc, 3.0 g/cc, 3.5 g/cc, 4.0 g/cc, 4.5 g/cc. 5.0g/cc, 5.5g/cc, 6.0g/cc, 6.5g/cc, 7.0g/cc, 7.5g/cc, 8.0g/cc, 8.5g/cc, 9.0g/cc, 9.5g/cc 10.0 g/cc, 10.5 g/cc, 11.0 g/cc, 11.5 g/cc, 12.0 g/cc, 12.5 g/cc, 13.0 g/cc, 13.5 g/cc, 14.0 g/cc, 14.5 g/cc 15.0 g/cc, 15.5 g/cc, 16.0 g/cc, 16.5 g/cc, 17.0 g/cc, 17.5 g/cc, 18.0 g/cc, 18.5 g/cc, 19.0 g/cc, 19.5 g/cc , 20.0 g/cc, or any other suitable density value between these density values, and may be any of these density values to any of these density values The scope. For example, in some embodiments, the tuning element 150 can have a density of from about 1.0 g/cc to about 9.0 g/cc. In some embodiments, the density of the tuning element 150 can be lower than the density of the rear portion 120. In other embodiments, the harmonic element 150 may have a density that is greater than or equal to the density of the rear portion 120.

In many embodiments, the main portion 651 of the tunable element 150 can include a harmonizing element rear side 655, a harmonizing element front side 656, a harmonizing element flank side 757, and a harmonizing element toe side 654. And/or a harmonizing element bottom side 653. The interface between the rear side 655 of the harmonic component, the side 757 of the harmonic component, the front side 656 of the harmonic component, and the toe side 654 of the harmonic component may be acute, orthogonal or obtuse, or may be Filleted. For example, in some embodiments, the main portion 651 can be rounded such that the rear side 655 of the harmonic element, the side 757 of the harmonic element, the front side 656 of the harmonic element, and the toe of the harmonic element The interface between the side edges 654 does not contain angled edges. In many embodiments, the accommodating element crotch side 757 can be at an angle greater than 90 degrees relative to the harmonizing element rear side 655, and/or the tonal element toe side 654 can be relative to the harmonizing element. The rear side 655 has an angle greater than 90 degrees, as shown in FIG. In various embodiments, the accommodating member crotch side 757 can be at an angle of less than 90 degrees with respect to the harmonizing member rear side 655, and/or the accommodating member toe side 654 can be relative to the harmonizing member. The rear side 655 has an angle of less than 90 degrees. In many embodiments, the accommodating element crotch side 757 can be orthogonal with respect to the harmonizing element rear side 655, and/or the harmonizing element toe side 654 can be opposite the harmonizing element rear side 655. It is orthogonal.

In many embodiments, the cap 661 of the tuning element 150 can include a cap rear side 665, a cap front side 666, a cap crotch side 767, and a cap toe. Side 664, a cap bottom lip 663, and/or a cap top side 668. The interface between the rear edge 665 of the cap, the side 767 of the cap, the front side 666 of the cap, and the side 664 of the toe of the cap may be acute, orthogonal or obtuse, or may be Filleted. For example, in some embodiments, the cap 661 can be rounded such that the cap rear side 665, the cap crotch side 767, the cap front side 666, and the cap toe The interface between the sides 664 does not contain angled edges. In many embodiments, the cap crotch side 767 can be at an angle greater than 90 degrees relative to the cap rear side 665 and/or the cap toe side 664 can be opposite the cap The rear side 665 has an angle greater than 90 degrees, as shown in Figure 7-8. In various embodiments, the cap crotch side 767 can be at an angle of less than 90 degrees relative to the cap rear side 665 and/or the cap toe side 664 can be opposite the cap The rear side 665 has an angle of less than 90 degrees. In many embodiments, the cap crotch side 767 can be orthogonal relative to the cap rear side 665 and/or the cap toe side 664 can be opposite the cap rear side 665 It is orthogonal. In many embodiments, the cap crotch side 767 can have the same or similar orientation as the crotch element crotch side 757, and the cap toe side 664 can have a toe side with the tweezing element The same or similar orientation of the 654, the rear edge 665 of the cap may have the same or similar orientation as the rear side 655 of the tuning element, and/or the front side 666 of the cap may have a front side 656 with the harmonizing element. Same or similar pointing. In some embodiments, the cap 661 can be selective on the tuning element 150, and/or the cap recess 340 (FIGS. 3-5) can be on the recess structure 330 (FIGS. 3-5). For selectivity. For example, in some embodiments, the tuning element 150 may not include the cap 661 and may be flush within the recessed structure 330 (FIGS. 3-5) at the slot opening 332 (FIGS. 3-5). There is no cap recess 340 (Figs. 3-5), or the tuning element 150 can be slightly convex or slightly concave relative to the slot opening 332 In (Figure 3-5).

In many embodiments, the orbiting element 150 or one or more elements of the harmonic element 150 can have an arcuate shape in one or more directions. For example, the rear side 655 of the tuning element and/or the rear side 665 of the cap may be curved in a first direction extending between the top side 668 of the cap and the bottom side 653 of the harmonizing element. As another example, the front side edge 656 of the tuning element can be curved in a first direction extending between the top side 668 of the cap and the bottom side 653 of the tuning element. In many embodiments, the rear side edge 655 of the tuning element and/or the front side edge 656 of the cap may be curved in a first direction extending between the top side 668 of the cap and the bottom side 653 of the tuning element. Is a circular, elliptical, olive or other curved shape, and in many embodiments, may match or be associated with the rear side wall 335 of the slot 331 (Figs. 3-5) in the first direction. (Fig. 3-5) and/or front side wall 336 (Fig. 3-5). For example, the rear side 655 of the tuning element may have a radius in the first direction that is similar or identical to the radius 447 (FIG. 4) of the circle 445 (FIG. 4), ie, as previously described with respect to the rear side wall 335 ( Figure 3-5). As another example, the front side edge 656 of the tuning element may have a radius in the first direction that is similar or identical to the radius 448 (FIG. 4) of the circle 446 (FIG. 4), ie, as previously described in relation to the front The side wall 336 (Figs. 3-5) is described. In many embodiments, such as shown in FIG. 6, the curved component rear side 655 and/or the harmonic component front side 656 extending in the first direction may each be a portion of a circle. In some embodiments, the various circles can be concentric. In many embodiments, the front side edge 656 of the tuning element can be a substantially or approximately fixed distance from the rear side 655 of the harmonic element when moving in the first direction. In many embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6, the rear side 655 of the tuning element can be concave in the first direction, and the front side 656 of the harmonic element can be convex in the first direction. In other In a specific embodiment, the rear side 655 of the harmonizing element may be convex in the first direction, and the front side 656 of the harmonizing element may be concave in the first direction.

In many embodiments, the front side 656 of the harmonizing element and/or the front side 666 of the hood are perpendicular to the first direction and at the side 757 of the haptic element and the toe side of the harmonizing element The second direction extending between the edges 654 may be curved. In other embodiments, the front side edge 656 of the tuning element and/or the front side 666 of the cap may be substantially or approximately straight in the second direction. In many embodiments, the rear side 655 of the tuning element and/or the rear side 665 of the cap may be curved in the second direction. In other embodiments, the rear side 655 of the tuning element and/or the rear side 665 of the cap may be substantially or approximately straight in the second direction. In many embodiments, the rear side 655 of the tunable element and/or the front side 656 of the harmonizing element are in a second direction extending between the side 757 of the accommodating element and the toe side 654 of the harmonizing element. The curve can have, at least in part, a circular, elliptical, olive or other arcuate shape, and in many embodiments, can match or be associated with the slot 331 (Figs. 3-5) in the second direction. Rear side wall 335 (Fig. 3-5) and/or front side wall 336 (Fig. 3-5).

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-8, the front side 656 of the harmonizing component and the front side 666 of the cap are recessed in the second direction, and the rear side 655 of the harmonizing component and the cap The rear side 665 is generally or approximately straight in the second direction. In the particular embodiment presented, the rear side 655 of the harmonizing element is concave in the first direction, and the front side 656 of the harmonizing element is convex in the first direction. In the particular embodiment presented, the tuning element 150 has a crotch to toe length of about 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) from the cuff side 767 to the cap toe side 664. In other specific embodiments, the tuning component 150 can The crotch to toe length is from about 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) to about 4.0 inches (10.16 cm). For example, the crotch to toe length of the tuning element 150 can be about 0.5 inches (1.27 cm), 0.75 inches (1.905 cm), 1.0 inches (2.54 cm), 1.25 inches (3.175 cm), 1.5 inches.吋 (3.81 cm), 1.75 inches (4.445 cm), 2.0 inches (5.08 cm), 2.25 inches (5.715 cm), 2.5 inches (6.35 cm), 2.75 inches (6.985 cm), 3.0 inches ( 7.62 cm), 3.25 inches (8.255 cm), 3.5 inches (8.89 cm), 3.75 inches (9.525 cm), 4.0 inches (10.16 cm), or any other suitable length value between these length values. And may range from any of these length values to any of these length values. For example, the tuning element 150 can have a crotch to toe length of from about 1.0 inch (2.54 cm) to about 3.0 inches (7.62 cm).

In the particular embodiment presented, the height of the main portion 651 of the harmonizing member 150 (i.e., from the bottom side edge 653 of the harmonizing member to the bottom lip 663 of the cap) is about 0.45 inches (1.143 cm). In other embodiments, the main portion 651 can have a height of from about 0.1 inches (0.254 cm) to about 1.0 inches (2.54 cm). For example, the height of the main portion 651 can be about 0.1 inches (0.254 cm), 0.15 inches (0.381 cm), 0.2 inches (0.508 cm), 0.25 inches (0.635 cm), 0.3 inches (0.762 cm). , 0.35 inches (0.889 cm), 0.4 inches (1.016 cm), 0.45 inches (1.143 cm), 0.5 inches (1.27 cm), 0.55 inches (1.397 cm), 0.6 inches (1.524 cm), 0.65 English (1.651 cm), 0.7 inches (1.778 cm), 0.75 inches (1.905 cm), 0.8 inches (2.032 cm), 0.85 inches (2.159 cm), 0.9 inches (2.286 cm), 0.95 inches (2.413 cm), 1.0 inch (2.54 cm), or any other suitable height value between these height values, and may range from any of these height values to any of these height values. . For example, the main portion 651 can have a height of from about 0.1 inches (0.254 cm) to about 0.7 inches (1.778 cm).

In the particular embodiment presented, the height of the cap 661 (from the bottom of the cap) The lip 663 to the top edge 668 of the cap is about 0.15 inches (0.381 cm). In other embodiments, the cap 661 can have a height of from about 0.02 inches (0.0508 cm) to about 1.0 inches (2.54 cm). For example, the height of the cap 661 can be about 0.02 inches (0.0508 cm), 0.05 inches (0.127 cm), 0.1 inches (0.254 cm), 0.15 inches (0.381 cm), 0.2 inches (0.508 cm). 0.25 inches (0.635 cm), 0.3 inches (0.762 cm), 0.35 inches (0.889 cm), 0.4 inches (1.016 cm), 0.45 inches (1.143 cm), 0.5 inches (1.27 cm), 0.55 British (1.397 cm), 0.6 inches (1.524 cm), 0.65 inches (1.651 cm), 0.7 inches (1.778 cm), 0.75 inches (1.905 cm), 0.8 inches (2.032 cm), 0.85 inches (2.159 cm), 0.9 inches (2.286 cm), 0.95 inches (2.413 cm), 1.0 inches (2.54 cm), or any other suitable height value between these height values, and may be from these heights Any of the values to the range of any of these height values. For example, the cap 661 can have a height of from about 0.02 inches (0.0508 cm) to about 0.4 inches (1.016 cm).

In the particular embodiment presented, the height of the tuning element (from the bottom side 653 of the tuning element to the top side 668 of the cap) is about 0.6 inches (1.524 cm). In other embodiments, the tuning element 150 can have a height of from about 0.1 inches (0.254 cm) to about 2.0 inches (5.08 cm). For example, the height of the tuning element 150 can be about 0.1 inches (0.254 cm), 0.15 inches (0.381 cm), 0.2 inches (0.508 cm), 0.25 inches (0.635 cm), 0.3 inches (0.762 cm). , 0.35 inches (0.889 cm), 0.4 inches (1.016 cm), 0.45 inches (1.143 cm), 0.5 inches (1.27 cm), 0.55 inches (1.397 cm), 0.6 inches (1.524 cm), 0.65 English (1.651 cm), 0.7 inches (1.778 cm), 0.75 inches (1.905 cm), 0.8 inches (2.032 cm), 0.85 inches (2.159 cm), 0.9 inches (2.286 cm), 0.95 inches (2.413cm), 1.0 inch (2.54cm), 1.05 inch (2.667cm), 1.1 inches (2.794cm), 1.15 inches (2.921cm), 1.2 inches (3.048cm), 1.25 inches (3.175cm), 1.3 inches (3.302cm), 1.35 inches (3.429cm), 1.4 inches (3.556cm), 1.45 inches (3.683cm), 1.5 inches (3.81) Cm), 1.55 inches (3.937 cm), 1.6 inches (4.064 cm), 1.65 inches (4.191 cm), 1.7 inches (4.318 cm), 1.75 inches (4.445 cm), 1.8 inches (4.572 cm) , 1.85 inches (4.699 cm), 1.9 inches (4.826 cm), 1.95 inches (4.953 cm), 2.0 inches (5.08 cm), or any other suitable height value between these height values, and Is the range from any of these height values to any of these height values. For example, the tuning element 150 can have a height of from about 0.1 inches (0.254 cm) to about 1.0 inches (2.54 cm).

In the particular embodiment presented, the cap 661 has a front to rear of about 0.28 inches (0.7112 cm) at a midpoint between the cap crotch side 767 and the cap toe side 664. The thickness (from the front side 666 of the cap to the rear side 665 of the cap) has a major portion 651 at a midpoint between the side 757 of the tuning element and the toe side 654 of the tuning element. 0.22 inch (0.558 cm) front to back thickness, while the main portion 651 has a front to back of about 0.1 inch (0.254 cm) at the side 757 of the harmonic element and the toe side 654 of the tuning element. thickness. In various embodiments, the tuning element 150 can include, for example, the tuning element crotch side 757, the tuning element toe side 654, the cap crotch side 767, and/or the cap toe side. Edge 664 has a front to back thickness greater than or equal to about 0.025 inches (0.0635 cm). In many embodiments, the tuning element 150 can have less than or equal to about 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) at a midpoint between, for example, the hip side 757 of the harmonic element and the toe side 654 of the harmonic element. The front to the back thickness. In many embodiments, the tuning element 150 is at the crotch element crotch side 757, the tune element toe side 654, the cap crotch side 767, and/or the cap toe side 664 The front to back thickness may be less than the harmonic component 150 The front-to-back thickness at the midpoint between the side edge 757 of the harmonic element and the toe side 654 of the harmonic element. In other embodiments, the front to back thickness of the harmonizing element 150 may be uniform between the accommodating element crotch side 757 and the harmonizing element toe side 654. In still other embodiments, the tuning element 150 is at the side 757 of the tuning element, the toe side 654 of the tuning element, the side of the cap 767, and/or the side of the toe of the cap 664. The front to rear thickness may be greater than the front to back thickness of the harmonizing element 150 at a midpoint between the yoke side 757 and the toe side 654 of the harmonizing element.

In many embodiments, the cap bottom lip 663 can extend across the tuning element crotch side 757 to the cap crotch side 767 over the toning element toe side 654 to the cap toe The side 664 passes over the rear side 655 of the harmonizing element to the rear side 665 of the cap and/or over the front side 656 of the harmonizing element to the front side 666 of the cap. In the example shown in Figures 6-8, the bottom lip of the cap may be bounded or otherwise extended by about 0.05 inches (0.127 cm) in one or more directions. In other embodiments, the cap bottom lip 663 can extend from about 0.02 inches (0.0508 cm) to about 0.5 inches (0.127 cm) in one or more directions. For example, the cap bottom lip 663 can extend approximately 0.02 inches (0.0508 cm), 0.025 inches (0.0635 cm), 0.05 inches (0.127 cm), 0.075 inches (0.1905 cm), 0.1 inches (0.254 cm). ), 0.125 inches (0.3175 cm), 0.15 inches (0.381 cm), 0.175 inches (0.4445 cm), 0.2 inches (0.508 cm), 0.225 inches (0.5715 cm), 0.25 inches (0.635 cm), 0.275 inches (0.6985 cm), 0.3 inches (0.762 cm), 0.325 inches (0.8255 cm), 0.35 inches (0.889 cm), 0.375 inches (0.9525 cm), 0.4 inches (1.016 cm), 0.425 inches吋 (1.0795cm), 0.45 inches (1.143cm), 0.475 inches (1.2065cm), 0.5 inches (1.27cm), or any other suitable length value between these length values, and may be from these Any one of the length values to these length values The scope of any of the others. In many embodiments, the cap bottom lip 663 can extend in different dimensions in two or more directions.

With continued reference to the drawings, FIG. 9 illustrates a side cross-sectional view of line 3-3 of FIG. 2 along golf club head 100 having a tuning element 150. Figure 10 illustrates a side, bottom, rear perspective view of the line 3-3 of Figure 2 along the golf club head 100 having the tuning element 150. That is, as shown in FIGS. 9-10, the recess structure 330 can be configured to accept and/or secure the tuning element 150. The main portion 651 can be fitted into, and/or substantially conformed to, the slot 331 and/or the cap 661 can be fitted into the cap recess 340. In many embodiments, the recessed structure 330 can be slightly larger than the resonant component 150 to enable insertion of the resonant component 150 into the recessed structure 340. The harmonic component 150 can be adhered or otherwise fixed to the recess structure. For example, an adhesive such as an epoxy resin can be utilized to secure the tuning element 150 within the recessed structure. In some embodiments, the thickness of the epoxy resin can be at least about 0.001 inch (0.00254 cm), and the recess structure 330 can be greater than the harmonizing element 150 by at least about 0.001 inch (0.00254) in one or more directions. Cm). For example, the recessed structure can be greater than the resonant element 150 by about 0.01 inches (0.0254 cm) in all directions. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the bottom side 653 of the harmonizing element and the slot base 333 may exist between the harmonizing element 150 and other portions of the recess structure 340. There are larger intervals. This spacing can be used to hold too much adhesive so that the adhesive does not overflow into the slot 331 or the recess structure 340. In other embodiments, a mechanical mechanism such as a snap, rib, clip, or other suitable mechanical mechanism may be utilized to secure the tunable element 150 (with or without the cap 661) Inside the concave structure 330.

In many embodiments, when the tuning element 150 is seated in the recessed structure Within 330, the toe side 654 (Figs. 6-7) of the tunable element can interface with the toe side wall 334 (Fig. 3-4), and the accommodating element crotch side 757 (Fig. 7) can be interposed. The rear side 655 of the harmonizing component can be connected to the rear side wall 335, and the front side 656 of the harmonizing component can be connected to the front side wall 336, and/or The bottom side 653 of the harmonic component can be interfaced to the slot base 333. In many embodiments, when the tuning element 150 is seated within the recessed structure 330, the cap 661 can extend across the slot 331 and seat at the slot opening 332 (FIGS. 3-5). Positioned within the cap recess 340 (FIGS. 3-5) and extending across the front side wall 336, the rear side wall 335, the crotch side wall 537 (FIG. 5), and/or the toe side wall 334 (Fig. 3-4).

In various embodiments, the cap 661 can fit within the cap recess 340 and/or the cap top side 668 can be shaped to conform to the rear portion 120 and/or the back portion 112 surrounding shape. For example, the cap top side 668 can contain one or more curved or angled surfaces. In some embodiments, a cap may be added to the top side 668 of the cap, the rear portion 120, the back portion 112, and/or the interface between the cap top side 668, the rear portion 120, and/or the back portion 112. The inserts such that the rear portion 120, the cap top side 668, the back portion 112, and/or its intervening interface may be seemingly seamless and/or partially or completely hidden in the golf ball A harmonic component 150 within the head 100. In some embodiments, the insert can cover the top side 668 of the cap and wrap around the side of the cap 661 to cover at least a portion or all of the front side 666 of the cap (FIG. 6, 8), the rear side of the cap 665 (Fig. 6-8), the top side of the cap 664 (Fig. 6-8) and/or the side of the cap 767 (Fig. 7-8), so when the cap When the 661 is located within the cap recess 340, the edge of the insert can be hidden from view. In some embodiments, the cap recess 340 can be at least about 0.01 inches (0.0254 cm) larger than the cap 661 in one or more directions. For example, the cap recess 340 can be in each The direction is greater than the cap 661 by about 0.03 inches (0.0762 cm).

In many embodiments, the shape of the recessed structure 330 and/or the resonant element 150 can be such that the resonant element 150 can be inserted and/or dispensed into the recessed structure 330 with only a single orientation, such that It is advantageous to avoid erroneous insertion of the harmonizing element 150 during assembly. For example, the tuning element 150, the concave structure 330 and/or one or more of the elements have an arcuate shape in one or more directions, and/or the cap 661 and/or the cap recess 340 The shape can be configured such that the tuning element 150 can only fit into the recess structure 330 with a single orientation.

In various embodiments, the shape of the recess structure 330 and/or the harmonic element 150 can be configured to increase the contact surface area between the recess structure 330 and the harmonic element 150, which can be advantageously improved. The bonding strength of the bonding component 150 to the adhesive structure 330 is prevented and the harmonic component 150 is prevented from falling away from the recessed structure 330. For example, in some embodiments, the height of the harmonic component 150 can be greater than the front to back thickness of the harmonic component 150, and/or the distance from the slot opening 332 to the slot substrate 333 can be greater than the front edge. The distance from the wall 336 to the rear side wall 335. In the particular embodiment shown, the recessed structure 330 has a surface area of about 2.4 square feet (in ² ) (15.48 square centimeters (cm ² )). In other embodiments, the recess structure 330 can have a surface area of from about 0.5 in ² (3.23 cm ² ) to about 5.5 in ² (35.48 cm ² ). For example, the surface area of the recess 330 of the port structure may be about ^{0.5in 2 (3.23cm 2), 0.75in} 2 (4.84cm 2), 1.0in 2 (6.45cm 2), 1.25in2 (8.06cm 2), 1.5in 2 ^{(9.68cm 2), 1.75in 2 (} 11.29cm 2), 2.0in 2 (13.90cm 2), 2.25in2 (14.52cm 2), 2.5in 2 (16.13cm 2), 2.75in 2 (17.74cm 2), 3.0in ² (19.35cm ² ), 3.25in ² (20.97cm ² ), 3.5in ² (22.58cm ² ), 3.75in ² (24.19cm ² ), 4.0in ² (25.81cm ² ), 4.25in ² (27.42) Cm ² ), 4.5 in ² (29.03 cm ² ), 4.75 in ² (30.65 cm ² ), 5.0 in ² (32.26 cm ² ), 5.25 in ² (33.87 cm ² ), 5.5 in ² (35.48 cm ² ), or Any other suitable surface area value between these surface area values, and may range from any of these surface area values to any of these surface area values. In many embodiments, the surface of the tuning element 150 that is in contact with the recess structure 330 can have a surface area that is similar or identical to the recess structure 330.

In the particular embodiment shown, the recessed structure 330 has a volume of about 3.3 cc. In other embodiments, the recess structure 330 can have a volume of from about 0.8 cc to about 16.0 cc. For example, the volume of the recessed structure 330 can be about 0.8 cc, 1.0 cc, 1.25 cc, 1.5 cc, 1.75 cc, 2.0 cc, 2.25 cc, 2.5 cc, 2.75 cc, 3.0 cc, 3.25 cc, 3.5 cc, 3.75 cc. , 4.0cc, 4.25cc, 4.5cc, 4.75cc, 5.0cc, 5.25cc, 5.5cc, 5.75cc, 6.0cc, 6.25cc, 6.5cc, 6.75cc, 7.0cc, 7.25cc, 7.5cc, 7.75cc, 8.0 Cc, 8.25cc, 8.5cc, 8.75cc, 9.0cc, 9.25cc, 9.5cc, 9.75cc, 10.0cc, 10.25cc, 10.5cc, 10.75cc, 11.0cc, 11.25cc, 11.5cc, 11.75cc, 12.0cc, 12.25cc, 12.5cc, 12.75cc, 13.0cc, 13.25cc, 13.5cc, 13.75cc, 14.0cc, 14.25cc, 14.5cc, 14.75cc, 15.0cc, 15.25cc, 15.5cc, 15.75cc, 16.0cc, or Any other suitable volume value between these volume values, and may range from any of these volume values to any of these volume values. In many embodiments, the tuning element 150 can have a volume similar or equivalent to the recess structure 330.

With continued reference to the drawings, Figure 11 illustrates a side cross-sectional view of line 3-3 of Figure 2 along golf club head 100 having a tuning element 150 showing the force normal 1170 when struck. In many embodiments, the shape, configuration, and/or orientation of the tuning element 150 and/or the recessed structure 330 within the golf club head 100 can be such that when the golf club head 100 hits a golf ball The ball will naturally be compared to various other conventional harmonically concave structures. A harmonic component is introduced in the harmonic recess structure and applied to the harmonic component 150 such that the velocity as indicated by the force normal 1170 can more evenly distribute and/or equalize the force at which the harmonic component 150 is pushed out of the recessed structure 330. And the force that the tuning element 150 is pushed into the recessed structure 330. For example, in some embodiments, the central portion of the rear side wall 335 can be orthogonal to the normal line of force 1170 and can be convex such that the bottom portion of the rear side wall 335 can be partially on the tuning element 150. The impact force is directed toward the slot base 333 while the top portion of the rear edge wall 335 partially directs the impact force on the tuning element 150 toward the slot opening 332. The configuration of the tuned element 150 and/or the recessed structure 330 can advantageously prevent the harmonizing element 150 from undesirably detaching from the recessed structure 330.

Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 12 illustrates a flow chart for a method 1200 that can be used to provide, construct, and/or manufacture a golf club head and/or golf club in accordance with the present disclosure. The method 1200 is merely exemplary in nature and is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein. The method 1200 is indeed applicable to a number of different specific embodiments or examples not specifically described or illustrated in this text. In some embodiments, the procedures, processes, and/or activities of the method 1200 can be performed in the order described. In other embodiments, the procedures, processes, and/or activities of the method 1200 can be performed in any suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, processes, and/or activities of the method 1200 can be combined or skipped. In some embodiments, the golf club head can be similar to the golf club head 100 (Figs. 1-5, 9-11).

Referring now to Figure 12, the method 1200 can include a block 1210 for providing a tapping portion of a golf club head. In some embodiments, the tapping portion can be similar to the tapping portion 110 (Figs. 1-5, 9-11). The tapping portion may contain a tapping face, which may be similar or identical to the tapping face 111 (Figs. 1-5, 9-11). The tapping portion may have a back portion, The person can be similar or identical to the back portion 112 (Figs. 1-5, 9-11). The back portion may be opposite to the tapping face. The back portion may include a peripheral portion at the top end of the back portion. The peripheral portion may be similar or identical to the peripheral portion 113 (Figs. 1-5, 9-11). The tapping portion may be provided by die casting, forging, grinding, machining, molding, and/or other processes, wherein the tapping may be a single workpiece, or may include multiple workpieces by being welded, brazed, and / or adhesive processing coupling one.

The method 1200 can also include a block 1220 for providing a portion of the golf club head. In some embodiments, the rear portion can be similar or identical to the rear portion 120 (Figs. 1-5, 9-11). The rear portion may be provided by die casting, forging, grinding, machining, molding, and/or other processes, wherein the rear portion may be a single workpiece, or may contain multiple workpieces via, for example, welding, brazing, and/or Adhesive processing is coupled to one. The rear portion may be coupled to the tapping portion at the bottom end of the tapping portion by a mechanical or chemical connector/agent such as welding, brazing, bonding, and/or the like. In other embodiments, the rear portion may be formed integrally with the tapping portion, such as by casting from a single material workpiece. In these other specific embodiments, the blocks 1210 and 1220 can be executed simultaneously with each other.

The method 1200 can also include a block 1230 for providing a recessed structure. The recessed structure can be similar or identical to the recessed structure 330 (Figs. 3-5, 9-11). The recessed structure may be provided by die casting, forging, grinding, machining, molding, implement processing, and/or other processes, wherein the recessed structure may be a single workpiece, or may contain multiple workpieces via, for example, welding, Brazing and/or adhesion handling is coupled to one. In some examples, the recessed structure and/or its components may be cast using a processing pick, which may be removed by a single action by rotating the processing pick about a fixed point without involving the back Department, as shown in Figure 13-14 and described later. In many specific In an embodiment, the concave curve of the back portion can facilitate the relatively simple manufacture of the golf club head such that even when the tap is partially localized at a portion of the back portion, the thickness is greater than the tapping face and the front When the distance between the side walls is at the opening of the slot, the concave structure and/or the slot can still be cast by a processing pick, and the processing pick can be removed by a single action, such as It is only necessary to rotate the processing pick around a fixed point without involving the back portion. In some embodiments, the processing pick can be manually rotated and removed after opening the mold. In other embodiments, the processing pick can be rotated and removed in an automated manner after opening the mold. The recessed structure can be at least partially defined within the rear portion and/or the tapping portion, and in many embodiments can be configured to be partially integrated with the rear portion and/or the tap. Thus, block 1230 can be executed concurrently with blocks 1210 and/or 1220.

The recessed structure of the block 1230 can contain slots, which can be similar or identical to the slots 331 (Figs. 3-5, 9-10). The slot can be opened from a slot, such as the slot opening 332 (Figs. 3-5, 11), to a slot base, such as the slot base 333 (Figs. 3-5, 9-11). . The slot base may be located closer to the bottom end of the tapping portion than the slot opening, and/or the bottom end of the tapping portion may be located closer to the slot than the slot opening Hole base. The slot may include a crotch side wall, such as the crotch side wall 537 (Fig. 5), and a toe side wall, such as the toe side wall 334 (Figs. 3-4). The slot may include a rear side wall, such as the rear side wall 335 (Figs. 3-5, 9-11), from which the slot opening may extend to the slot base and/or may be The side wall extends between the side walls of the toe. The rear side wall includes a rear side wall curve along a first direction extending between the slot opening and the slot base. The slot may include a front side wall, such as the front side wall 336 (Figs. 3-5, 9-10), from which the slot opening may extend to the slot base and/or may be The side wall extends between the side walls of the toe. The The front side wall may be located closer to the striking face than the rear side wall and/or the tapping face may be located closer to the front side wall than the rear side wall. The front side wall includes a front side wall curve along a first direction extending between the slot opening and the slot base.

The method 1200 can also include a block 1240 for coupling the tuning element to the recessed structure. The tuning element can be similar or identical to the harmonic element 150 (Figs. 1-2, 6-11). In some examples, one or more of the elements of the tuning element can be one or more elements coupled to the recessed structure, ie as previously described. For example, the tuning element can be inserted into the recessed structure by rotating the tuning element about a fixed point. The mechanical fastener may be attached to the concave structure via one or more mechanisms, such as friction between the resonant element and the concave structure, and/or attached to the mechanical element of the concave structure The tuning element is maintained at the fixed position. In the same or other examples, the tuning element can be removed from a fixed location within the recess structure and/or can be interchanged with one or more other harmonic components, such as, for example, harmonic elements having different densities .

In some examples, one or more of the different blocks of the method 1200 can be combined into a single block or executed simultaneously, and/or the sequence of such blocks can be changed. For example, as previously described, the blocks 1210, 1220, and/or 1230 may be combined or concurrently executed in some embodiments. In the same or other specific embodiments, some of the blocks of method 1200 may be partitioned into multiple sub-blocks. For example, the block 1240 can be divided into a sub-block for casting or otherwise providing the harmonic component, one for coupling an insert to the sub-block of the harmonic component, and the other for the harmonic component A sub-block inserted into the recess structure and/or used to secure the tuning element to another sub-block within the recess structure. There may also be examples of further or different blocks in the method 1200. As an example, the method 1200 can include one A golf club shaft is provided to or coupled to a block of the golf club head. Additionally, there may be an embodiment of the method 1200 that includes only a portion of the blocks described above. For example, in some implementations, the block 1240 can be selective, such as in the absence or unintention of the tuning element, or in which the player or end user decides whether or not to couple the tuning element. In the case of a concave structure. Other variations of the method 1200 can be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Referring now to the drawings, Figure 13 illustrates a mold 1300 in a closed configuration. Figure 14 illustrates a mold 1300 in an open configuration. The mold 1300 is merely exemplary and the specific embodiment of the mold is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein. The mold can be applied to a number of different specific embodiments or examples not specifically described or illustrated in this text. In many embodiments, the mold 1300 can include a first mold workpiece 1380 and a second mold workpiece 1381. In many embodiments, the first mold workpiece can include a first cavity portion 1480 (FIG. 14), and/or the second mold workpiece can include a second cavity portion 1481 (FIG. 14). In many embodiments, the mold 1300 can be closed to a closed configuration, as shown in FIG. 13, such that the first mold workpiece 1381 and the second mold workpiece 1382 surround the first cavity portion 1480 ( Figure 14) and the second cavity portion 1481 (Figure 14) for injection molding a golf club head mold 1301 within the first cavity portion 1480 and the second cavity portion 1481. In many embodiments, the mold 1300 can be open to open configuration, as shown in FIG. 4, enabling the golf club head mold 1301 (FIG. 13) to be partially from the first cavity portion 1480 and the first The two cavity portions are removed within the 1481.

In many embodiments, the golf club head mold 1301 can be made from a wax or other suitable material through an injection molding process, which can be used for investment casting to form the golf club head 100 (FIGS. 1-5). , 9-11). In many embodiments, the golf club head The shape of the mold 1301 may be similar or identical to the shape of the golf club head 100 (Figs. 1-5, 9-11). For example, the golf club head mold 1301 may include a tapping portion 1310, a striking surface portion 1311, a back portion 1312, a peripheral portion 1313, a rear portion 1320, and a sole 1321. The tapping portion 1310 can be similar or identical in shape to the tapping portion 110 (Figs. 1-5, 9-11); the tapping face 1311 can be similar or identical in shape to the tapping face 111 (Figs. 1, 3-5, 9-11); the back portion 1312 may be similar or identical in shape to the back portion 112 (Figs. 1-5, 9-11); the peripheral portion 1313 is in shape May be similar or identical to the peripheral portion 113 (Figs. 1-5, 9-11); the rear portion 1320 can be similar or identical to the rear portion 120 (Figs. 1-5, 9-11); and / Or the sole 1321 can be similar or identical to the sole 121 (Figs. 1-5, 9-10). In many embodiments, the golf club head mold 1301 can include a recessed structure 1336 that can be similar or identical in shape to the recessed structure 330 (Figs. 3-5, 9-11).

In some embodiments, the first mold workpiece 1380 can include a machined workpiece 1390. In many embodiments, the machined workpiece 1390 can include a first arm 1391 and a second arm 1394, and the pivot 1393 is joined. In many embodiments, the machined workpiece 1390 can be rotatably attached to the first mold workpiece 1380 at a point of rotation 1384 on the pivot 1393. In some embodiments, the machined workpiece 1390 can be rotated between a mold position, as shown in Figure 13, and a release position, as shown in Figure 14. In many embodiments, the machined workpiece 1390 can include a mold portion 1395 that is attached to the second arm portion 1394. The mold portion 1395 can contain one or more surfaces that, along with the surface of the first cavity portion 1480 (FIG. 14) and the second cavity portion 1481 (FIG. 14), provide a mold surface for When the mold 1300 is in a closed configuration and the machined workpiece 1390 is at the mold position, as shown in FIG. 13, the golf club head mold 1301 can be injection molded. In Xu In various embodiments, for example, the mold portion 1395 can include a rear machined surface 1397, a base machined surface 1398, a front machined surface 1396, and/or a back surface machined surface 1399. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the rear machined surface 1397, the base machined surface 1398, and/or the front machined surface 1396 can be used to cast the recessed structure 1336, and/or the backside machined surface 1399 can be used to cast the The back portion 1312.

In many embodiments, the second mold workpiece 1381 can include a protrusion 1383. In some embodiments, the first mold workpiece 1380 can include a recess 1382, which can be configured to accept the bump 1383. In many embodiments, the arm 1391 of the machined workpiece 1390 can include a surface 1392 that can be configured to interface with the projection 1383 whereby the machined workpiece 1390 is rotated about the point of rotation 1384. In many embodiments, the machined workpiece 1390 can be loaded with a spring to be biased to the release position, as shown in FIG. In many embodiments, when the second mold workpiece 1381 is moved toward the first mold workpiece 1380 to close the mold 1300, as shown in FIG. 13, the protrusion 1383 can be pressed against the surface 1392 to The machined workpiece 1390 is rotated clockwise to the mold position, as shown in FIG. In many embodiments, the mold portion 1395 of the machined workpiece 1390 can be rotated about the point of rotation 1384 along a portion of the circle 1385 centered at the point of rotation 1384. For example, the rearward machining surface 1397 can be rotated along a portion of the circle 1385. In many embodiments, the mold 1300 can be opened so that when the machined workpiece 1390 is biased at the release position, the machined workpiece 1390 can be automatically rotated back to the release position, as shown in FIG.

In many embodiments, when the machined workpiece 1390 is in the mold position and the mold 1300 is in a closed configuration, as shown in FIG. 13, the first cavity portion 1480 and the second cavity portion 1481 The surface of the mold, together with the part 1395 of the mold, provides the surface of the mold The golf club head mold 1301 is cast for injection. Once the golf club head mold 1301 is formed, when the mold 1300 is opened, the machined workpiece 1390 can be automatically rotated back to the release position, as shown in FIG. When the mold 1300 is opened and the machined workpiece 1390 is rotated back to the release position, as shown in FIG. 14, the mold portion 1395 can be automatically removed from the recessed structure 1336 of the golf club head mold 1301, which can be advantageous. The golf club head mold 1301 is taken out from the mold 1300 by a single action after the casting of the golf club head mold 1301. For example, when the second mold workpiece 1381 is pulled away from the first mold workpiece 1380, or vice versa, to open the mold 1300, the offset of the workpiece 1390 loaded spring can be obtained according to the protrusion. The surface 1392 of 1383 enables the machined workpiece 1390 to rotate counterclockwise about the point of rotation 1384, and the mold portion 1395 can be automatically separated from the golf ball at the same time as the golf club head mold 1301 is removed from the mold 1300. The concave structure 1336 of the head mold 1301.

Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 15 illustrates a flow diagram of a method 1500 of forming a golf club head, in accordance with various embodiments. The method 1500 is merely exemplary in nature and is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein. The method 1500 is indeed applicable to a number of different specific embodiments or examples not specifically described or illustrated in this text. In some embodiments, the procedures, processes, and/or activities of the method 1500 can be performed in the order described. In other embodiments, the procedures, processes, and/or activities of the method 1500 can be performed in any suitable order. In still other embodiments, one or more of the procedures, processes, and/or activities of the method 1500 can be combined or skipped. In some examples, the golf club head can be similar to the golf club head 100 (Figs. 1-5, 9-11).

Referring now to Figure 15, in some embodiments, the method 1500 can include A block 1510 is provided for the first mold part containing the first cavity portion and a workpiece. The first mold workpiece can be similar or identical to the first mold workpiece 1380 (Figs. 13-14). The first cavity portion may be similar or identical to the first cavity portion 1480 (Fig. 14). The machined workpiece can be similar or identical to the machined workpiece 1390 (Figs. 13-14). In many embodiments, the machined workpiece can be configured to rotate from a mold position to a release position relative to the first mold workpiece about a fixed point on the first mold workpiece. The fixed point can be similar or identical to the fixed point 1384 (Figs. 13-14). The mold position can be similar or identical to the position of the machined workpiece 1390 shown in FIG. The release position can be similar or identical to the position of the machined workpiece 1390 shown in FIG.

In many embodiments, the method 1500 can also include providing a block 1520 containing a second mold workpiece local to the second cavity. The second mold workpiece can be similar or identical to the second mold workpiece 1381 (Figs. 13-14). The second cavity portion may be similar or identical to the second cavity portion 1481 (Fig. 14).

In many embodiments, the method 1500 can further include a block 1530 that closes the second mold workpiece to the first mold workpiece, or vice versa, such that the first and second mold workpieces surround the The first and second cavity portions are located at the mold position, and a portion of the machined workpiece is inserted into at least the first cavity portion. For example, when the second mold workpiece 1381 is closed to the first mold workpiece 1380, as shown in FIG. 13, the second mold workpiece can be closed to the first mold workpiece. The portion of the machined workpiece can be similar to the mold portion 1395 (Figs. 13-14) or portions thereof, such as the rear machined surface 1397 (Fig. 13), the base machined surface 1398 (Fig. 13), and the front machined surface 1396 ( Figure 13) and / or back surface processing surface 1399 (Figure 13).

In many embodiments, the method 1500 can further include casting a block 1540 that exits the mold within the portions of the first and second cavities. The injection mold can include a golf club head mold. The golf club head mold can be similar or identical to the golf club head mold 1301 (Fig. 13). In many embodiments, the golf club head mold can include a tapping portion, a rear portion, and a recessed structure at least partially defined within the rear portion. The tapping portion can be similar or identical to the tapping portion 1310 (Fig. 13). The rear portion may be similar or identical to the rear portion 1320 (Fig. 13). The recessed structure can be similar or identical to the recessed structure 1336. In some embodiments, the portion of the machined workpiece can be substantially isomorphous to the recessed structure. In many embodiments, the golf club head mold can be cast by injection molding using wax or another suitable molding material. In many embodiments, the wax may be solidified prior to performing the next block of the method 1500 to form the golf club head mold.

In many embodiments, the method 1500 can further include a block 1550 that ejects the second mold workpiece from the first mold workpiece, or vice versa, such that the workpiece is moved from the mold location within the recess structure To the release position and to rotate away from the fixed point. For example, when the second mold workpiece 1381 is opened away from the first mold workpiece 1380, as shown in FIG. 14, the second mold workpiece can be driven away from the first mold workpiece. The golf club head mold can be simultaneously removed from the first mold workpiece, the second mold workpiece, and the machined workpiece, and then applied to investment casting according to a conventional investment casting process. For example, the golf club head mold can be plated with a ceramic mold; the wax of the golf club head mold can be melted out of the ceramic mold; metal is injected into the ceramic mold to form the golf club head mold; The ceramic mold is peeled off from the golf club head mold.

Although reference has been made to a particular embodiment to illustrate a golf club head having a concave structure, a harmonizing element, and related methods, those skilled in the art should be able to appreciate that various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. category. For example, those skilled in the art will immediately recognize that block 1210 and block 1220 (FIG. 12) of method 1200 can include many different programs, processes, and activities, and can be executed in many different orders by many different modules. The various elements of Figures 1-15 can be modified, and the foregoing discussion of these specific embodiments is not necessarily a complete description of all possible embodiments.

Because golf rules may change at any time (ie, golf standards organizations and/or leading groups such as "United States Golf Association (USGA)", "Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews (R&A)", etc. may adopt new The provisions of the rules or the elimination or revision of the old rules, so the golf equipment associated with the equipment, methods and articles of manufacture described in this disclosure may or may not meet the golf rules at any given moment. The apparatus, method, and golf equipment associated with the item of manufacture may be advertised, promoted, and/or sold in accordance with a compliant or non-compliant golf equipment. The apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture described herein are Not limited in this regard.

Although the foregoing examples may be described in relation to an iron club, a wedge club, or a hybrid club, the apparatus, method, and article of manufacture described herein are applicable to other types of golf clubs, such as It is a kick-off wood golf club, a fairway wood golf club, and a putter golf club. Alternatively, the apparatus, method and article of manufacture described herein may be adapted for use with other types of athletic equipment such as hockey sticks, tennis racquets, fishing rods, ski poles, and the like.

Additional examples of these changes have been provided in the foregoing description. Other variations in one or more of the various features in the various embodiments are also contemplated. Thus, the The specific embodiments are intended to be exemplary, but not limiting. The purpose of this disclosure is to be limited only to the extent required by the scope of the patent application.

The golf club head having the concave structure, the harmonizing element, and related methods described herein can be implemented by various specific embodiments, and the discussion of the specific embodiments above does not necessarily represent the completeness of all possible embodiments. description. Rather, the Detailed Description of the Drawings, and the drawings, are inclusive of the preferred embodiments.

Replacing one or more of the disclosed elements may constitute a reconstitution, but is not a modification. In addition, a number of benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described with respect to particular embodiments. However, these benefits, advantages, and solutions to problems, as well as any one or more components that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to appear or become more prominent, should not be construed as any or all of the scope of the patent application. Key, essential or essential characteristics or components, unless expressly stated in the scope of the patent application for such benefits, advantages, solutions or components.

In the meantime, the specific embodiments and limitations of the present disclosure are not publicly available to the public under the doctrine of dedication, provided that such specific embodiments and/or limitations: (1) are not explicitly claimed in the scope of the patent application; and (2) An equivalent item representing a component and/or limitation in the scope of the patent application, as described by the classmates.

100‧‧‧ golf club head

101‧‧‧End of the toe

102‧‧‧End of the ankle

110‧‧‧Knocking parts

112‧‧‧ Back part

113‧‧‧ Peripheral parts

120‧‧‧ Rear part

121‧‧‧ rod bottom

150‧‧‧harmonic components

Claims (18)

A golf club head comprising: a tapping portion comprising: a tapping face; and a back portion opposite to the tapping face, the back portion having a week at a top end of the back portion a portion of the rim portion, the portion being coupled to the tapping portion at a bottom end of the tapping portion; a recessed structure at least partially defined within the rear portion, the recessed structure containing a slot extending from the slot opening to the slot base; and a tuning component, wherein the tuning component is located within the recess structure and substantially conforms thereto; wherein: the bottom portion of the tap portion is located, compared to The slot opening is closer to the base of the slot; and the slot includes: a side wall; a toe side wall; a rear side wall extending from the slot opening to the slot opening The slot base extends between the crotch side wall and the toe side wall, the rear side wall including a first direction along a first direction extending between the slot opening and the slot base Rear side wall curve; and one front a side wall extending from the slot opening to the slot base and extending between the crotch side wall and the toe side wall, the tapping surface portion being more than the rear side wall Adjacent to the front side wall, the front side wall includes a first front side wall curve along the first direction. The golf club head according to claim 1, wherein: the first front side wall curve includes a portion having a first circle having a first radius; the first rear side wall curve includes a second radius a portion of the two circles; and the first circle and the second circle are approximately concentric. A golf club head according to claim 2, wherein the second radius is smaller than the first radius. A golf club head according to claim 2, wherein the second radius is from about 1.27 cm to about 3.81 cm. A golf club head according to claim 1, wherein the back portion is at least partially concave. The golf club head according to claim 1, wherein the front side wall is at a central portion between the crotch side wall and the toe side wall, and the rear side wall is at the crotch side wall and The center between the toe side walls is approximately a fixed distance along the first direction. The golf club head according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherein the front side wall includes a second front side wall curve, the curve is along the same A direction is perpendicular to the second direction and extends between the crotch side wall and the toe side wall. A golf club head according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherein the rear side wall is approximated in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction Straight and extending between the crotch side wall and the toe side wall. The golf club head according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherein the front side wall is at the side wall of the crotch and the side wall of the toe At a midpoint between the crotch side wall and the toe side wall, the distance from the rear side wall is shorter. A golf club head according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherein: the crotch side wall is at an angle greater than 90 degrees with respect to the rear side wall; The toe side wall is located at an angle greater than 90 degrees with respect to the rear side wall. A golf club head according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherein: the distance between the striking face and the front side wall is at the base of the slot, It is larger than at the opening of the slot. A golf club head according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 wherein: The recessed structure includes a cap recess that extends beyond the front side wall, the rear side wall, and the toe side wall at the slot opening. A golf club head according to claim 1, wherein the harmonic element comprises a crotch to toe length of from about 2.54 cm to about 7.62 cm. A golf club head according to claim 1, wherein the harmonic element comprises a height of from about 0.254 cm to about 2.54 cm. The golf club head according to any one of claims 13 to 14, wherein the harmonic component comprises a front to rear thickness; the front to rear thickness at the crotch side wall and the toe side wall is a thickness from the front to the rear at a midpoint between the crotch side wall and the toe side wall; the front to rear thickness at the crotch side wall and the toe side wall is greater than or equal to about 0.0635 cm; And the front to back thickness at a midpoint between the crotch side wall and the toe side wall is less than or equal to about 1.27 cm. A golf club head according to any one of claims 13 or 14, wherein the harmonizing member comprises a cap extending over the slot and being embedded in a slot extending at the slot opening The caps of the front side wall, the rear side wall, the crotch side wall and the toe side wall are recessed. A golf club head according to any one of claims 13 or 14, wherein the harmonizing member can be inserted into the recessed structure in a single direction. A golf club head according to any one of claims 13 or 14, wherein the harmonizing element contains a different material than the rear portion or the tapping portion.